At $35, Google's Chromecast device offers affordable access to TV

6:55 PM,
Jul. 31, 2013

The new Google Chromecast device, about a 3-inch dongle, costs $35.

Written by

Edward C. Baig
| USA Today

You don't own a new smart TV that lets you go beyond standard TV and cable fare and watch shows and movies off the Internet. Nor have you invested in an Apple TV, Roku or other set-top solution that lets you stream content to the television.

So the $35 tab to try out Google's new Chromecast gizmo seems like a mere pittance for anyone seeking a low-cost and simple way to make a TV just a little bit smarter. And it is.

Chromecast is a clever sub-3-inch-tall dongle that looks a bit like a car key. ...